準備する

• Reading: じゅんびする
• Romaji: junbi suru
• Kanji breakdown: 準 (jun) — level, standard, conform; 備 (bi/sona) — equip, furnish, prepare
• Pronunciation: /dʑɯm.bi.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To prepare; to get ready. Used for making arrangements or preparations for something upcoming.

A Group 3 (irregular) する verb formed from the noun 準備 (preparation). One of the most common preparation verbs in Japanese. Covers a wide range from packing a bag to organising an event. Similar to 用意する but slightly more formal and used for larger-scale preparations.

Examples

1. 旅行の準備をしなければなりません。 I have to prepare for the trip.
2. 朝ごはんを準備している間に子供が起きた。 The kids woke up while I was preparing breakfast.
3. パーティーの準備はもう終わりましたか。 Have you finished preparing for the party yet?

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, travel, events

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 準 (jun) meaning level or standard and 備 (bi/sona) meaning equip or furnish. Together they mean bringing things up to the needed standard — getting equipped.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal